SHOR American Seafood Grill in Clearwater Beach Reflects Top 2012 Restaurant Trends Featured in Industry Forecast

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SHOR Restaurant at Clearwater Beach Hyatt Regency Offers Healthy, Local and Customizable Menu Items, Which Are Among Top 2012 Trends According to Nation’s Restaurant News

We are committed to offering our guests healthy, fresh, organic and local ingredients, and we will continue to rotate in seasonal and specialty items to ensure our customers always have a variety of exciting dishes to choose from

(PRWEB)April 09, 2012

The healthy, locally sourced and customizable dishes featured at SHOR American Seafood Grill in Clearwater Beach are right on trend for 2012, according to an industry forecast recently published in Nation’s Restaurant News. The article summarized the findings of Chicago-based market research firm Mintel and stated, “Healthful menu items, local foods and customization will be key sales drivers for restaurant operators in 2012.”(1)

Mintel’s restaurant industry predictions were based on menu and operations trends as well as survey responses. The following excerpts from the Nation’s Restaurant News article(2) highlight the top restaurant trends this year:

Customization will continue to drive consumer satisfaction, as guests are offered more opportunity to control their selections. … With an emphasis on fresh, unprocessed food, restaurants will offer and promote more “handmade-just-for-you” items.

Since consumers are more interested in where food comes from, restaurants will focus on American regionalism.

With menu-labeling laws expected to come into play in 2012, many chains have already developed more healthful options that aim to appeal to increasingly health-conscious consumers. Mintel surveys revealed that 28% of consumers want more healthful menu options, and 33% said they will order menu items that are more healthful overall and have fewer calories.

“It’s exciting to see that our menu items and practices are considered ‘on trend’ this year. However, these efforts are actually part of our long-standing culinary philosophy rather than an attempt to follow industry trends,” explained Executive Chef Richard Preston of SHOR American Seafood Grill at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach. “Ever since we first opened, it has been our aim to offer customers fresh, healthy, organic and locally sourced food with numerous customization options. I believe that’s why SHOR is as popular among Tampa Bay locals as it is among Hyatt Regency guests.”

The Clearwater Beach restaurant is renowned for its fresh seafood and creative Coastal American cuisine. A unique aspect of SHOR’s menu that combines both customization and healthy options is the “Grill ’em & Fire ’em” section, which allows diners to order their choice of meat or seafood and spice it up with a selection of seven different seasonings and eight sauces. While customers can choose from rich toppings like the creamy Béarnaise and sweet Mango Butter Sauce, SHOR also offers lower-fat alternatives like the Tropical Salsa.

Local specialties are another highlight of SHOR’s innovative menu. Many of the seafood items featured on the menu were obtained from the waters just beyond the restaurant, and much of the produce is also procured locally. For example, the Florida Green Salad boasts ingredients such as avocado, hearts of palm and Florida oranges, while the dessert menu features a Plant City Strawberry Shortcake with succulent berries picked by local farmers.

These healthy, customizable and local offerings are just a few of the reasons SHOR has been embraced by Tampa Bay residents. In fact, numerous awards and accolades for SHOR can be found in Clearwater Beach restaurant reviews. The expertly prepared dishes and waterfront views have earned many distinctions, including the AAA/CAA Three Diamond Award, “Metro’s Best” award from Tampa Bay Metro Magazine, “Best of Tampa Bay” award from Tampa Bay Magazine, “Best in Show” at A Taste of Clearwater 2011 and “Best Dessert” at Clearwater Restaurant Week 2011.

“We’re honored that SHOR has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best restaurants in Clearwater Beach, and we strive to do everything we can to live up to that reputation,” said Preston. “We are committed to offering our guests healthy, fresh, organic and local ingredients, and we will continue to rotate in seasonal and specialty items to ensure our customers always have a variety of exciting dishes to choose from. I would encourage Tampa Bay locals to come visit us and see for themselves why we’ve won so many awards and rave reviews.”

In addition to SHOR’s current menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, Preston creates special menus for various events throughout the year. For example, SHOR will offer a three-course $35 prix fixe menu in honor of Clearwater Restaurant Week, which runs May 13–19, 2012.

For more details on SHOR American Seafood Grill, visit http://www.SHORClearwater.com. Reservations can be made online or by calling 727-373-4780.

About SHOR American Seafood Grill at Clearwater Beach
Located at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, SHOR American Seafood Grill is the resort’s signature restaurant. Specializing in the freshest seafood and Coastal American cuisine, SHOR features many locally sourced ingredients and expansive waterfront views. The creative menu and spectacular setting have earned numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious AAA/CAA Three Diamond Award, Open Table Diner’s Choice Award and Tampa Bay Magazine’s Best of Tampa Bay Award. SHOR serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an approachable atmosphere, with both indoor and patio seating. Popular among visitors and locals alike, SHOR has become one of the hottest dining destinations on Clearwater Beach. For information and reservations, visit http://www.SHORClearwater.com. You can also follow SHOR on Facebook for news, specials and upcoming events.